World Cup Round of 16 (NJ spotlight): Norway stunned five-time champion Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, with Erling Haaland scoring twice late to send the Vikings to their first-ever quarterfinal. Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty was only a consolation, and the loss triggered his international retirement announcement. Local fan economy: The upset also boosted Manhattan bars and restaurants, with some spots reporting big summer sales jumps as soccer crowds poured in. Next up for England: England’s quarterfinal path is now set after their Mexico win, and the buzz is already building around who they’ll face next. Weather + transit hit NJ: Severe storms knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and disrupted NJ Transit, including Morris & Essex line limits and a fatal tree-related crash in Scotch Plains. Human side of sport: Yuvraj Singh called Neymar a “true champion” in a tribute after the retirement news. Community arts: Lori Ryan’s “Colour: My World” exhibition opened at the In-Town Gallery. Business note: AerPay rebranded from SignaPay Direct, rolling out its new name and payment-tech push.